Russell Wilson, the quarterback for the Denver Broncos, is among the most well-liked quarterbacks who might be
available this offseason. Even though they only traded for him two seasons ago, they no longer like him.
There has been conjecture that Wilson could be a target for the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason, as they have a need
at quarterback. Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report, though, doesn’t think that will occur.
In a video posted on February 13, Schultz stated, “I would be really, really surprised, based on what I’ve been told, if
it was with the Raiders.” “I know there have been national rumors, but if Russell Wilson signed with the Raiders, I
would be shocked.”
Wilson’s two-year, $242 million contract deal with the Broncos, which he signed after the team traded for him, is
ready to begin. They cannot trade him unless they are prepared to assume the majority of the contract.
Wilson might yet make a comeback to the Broncos, according to Schultz. They would incur the largest dead cap hit a
franchise has ever incurred if they cut him, which would come to $85 million. If Wilson is released, there should be
plenty of clubs interested in signing him, but it doesn’t appear that the Raiders will be one of them.
Formerly, Russell Wilson was one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks. There was a great deal of excitement when the
Broncos acquired him. He is a nine-time Pro Bowl player. But since joining the Broncos in 2022 after leaving the
Seattle Seahawks, he hasn’t been the same player.
He hasn’t had a bad season with the Broncos. Within his two seasons with the organization, he has thrown 42
touchdowns to 19 interceptions. He is 11-19 as a starter, which is the issue. In the event that he didn’t earn $48.5
million year, the team could tolerate it. Wilson has been performing like a quarterback who isn’t worth quite that
much.
Although Wilson could be more desirable to a team like the Raiders at $10 million per season, head coach Antonio
Pierce seems to favor selecting a younger player. Wilson is 35 years old, thus it’s conceivable that he will deteriorate
before improving. Wilson to Las Vegas seems unlikely for now, but things might change if the Raiders are unhappy
with their chances of selecting a strong rookie quarterback in the draft.
The Broncos are another team with a quarterback need that will select ahead of the Raiders in the 2024 NFL Draft if
Russell Wilson leaves town. Four quarterbacks might be chosen in this year’s draft before Las Vegas selects at No. 13.
There may be some changes because it’s still early in the offseason and quarterbacks are usually the most talked
about positions at this time of year.
In any case, in order to select one of the best quarterbacks, the Raiders will probably have to trade up in the first
round. Although Antonio Pierce seems prepared to take the field, it’s unclear if general manager Tom Telesco shares
his views. There’s no guarantee the Raiders will find a long-term franchise quarterback this year, but they will
eventually need one. It’s going to be a big talking point until they discover one.
